Radiological

Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress

Why Radiation Protection Experts Are Concerned over EPA Proposal

New proposed rules have little scientific backing but promise financial benefits for industry.

Peacemaker SS-17

The Presidential Nuclear Initiatives, 1991-1992

An assessment of past performance and future relevance

Nuclear power plant at night (Src: Pixababy from Pexels, used under Creative Commons Zero license)

Radioactive Material is Still Missing in Malaysia: Cause for Concern?

This material could be used to build a radiological dispersal device (RDD), commonly known as a “dirty bomb.”

Video: State-Sponsored Radiological Weapons Programs

State-Sponsored Radiological Weapons Programs

VIDEO: CNS researchers explore the history of state radiological weapons programs and how to deal with them.

Jeffrey Lewis on PBS Newshour

CNS “Sleuths” Featured on PBS Newshour

VIDEO: The open-source analysts show Miles O’Brien how to decode North Korean propaganda.

Civilian HEU: Past and Current Reduction Efforts

Past and present international efforts to reduce the use of HEU in civilian applications, and remaining challenges to reducing and eliminating the civil use of HEU.

Occasional Paper #34 Pyongsan uranium mine map

OP#34: Open-Source Monitoring of Uranium Mining and Milling for Nuclear Nonproliferation Applications

Rapidly evolving open-source tools are giving researchers a window into the first step toward a possible nuclear bomb.

CNS article

A Brief History of the Huge Mess in North Korea

Talking and food aid have not been the problem.

CNS article

No, Robert Mueller Is Not “Radioactive”

As Mueller continues his inquiries into potential Russian interference in the 2016 elections, conspiracy theorists are coming up with wild claims to undermine his credibility.

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How Better Cancer Treatment Can Also Mean Better Nuclear Security

A report that the Islamic State almost stumbled upon radioactive material in Mosul–cobalt-60, used in radiation therapy–raises a profound dilemma about cancer treatment in developing countries.